Gulfstream reclaims the transatlantic speed crown as the bizjet records war rolls on

A brisk 24 hours in private aviation: another record changes hands, fresh delivery data lands, and a light jet takes to the air.

Gulfstream's G700 reclaims the LA–Farnborough speed record from Bombardier's Global 8000

Gulfstream's G700 flew the 4,740-nautical-mile Los Angeles–Farnborough city pair in 8 hours 27 minutes, taking the record back from Bombardier's Global 8000 by 19 minutes just ten days after it was set, according to GlobalAir. The tit-for-tat between the two ultra-long-range flagships is a useful proxy for real-world block times owners can expect on the busiest transatlantic legs.

Gulfstream deliveries keep climbing on large-cabin demand

Gulfstream delivered 19 more large-cabin jets in the first nine months of the year than it did a year earlier, including the ultra-long-range G700, according to Aviation International News. Sustained output at the top of the market signals healthy demand and, eventually, more late-model large-cabin lift filtering into the charter and pre-owned pools.

Fractional flying grew 11.5% in the first half, led by NetJets and Flexjet

Global fractional departures rose 11.5% in the first half of 2026, with NetJets up 11.8% and Flexjet up 11.0%, according to SherpaReport. NetJets alone flew 266,500 flights — 13.6% of all business-jet departures worldwide — underlining how much share the shared-ownership model now commands for buyers weighing fractional against full ownership.

Cessna's Citation CJ3 Gen3 makes its first flight

Textron Aviation's Citation CJ3 Gen3 completed a clean maiden flight, with pilots validating the new Garmin-based avionics ahead of a targeted 2027 service entry, Textron said. Its stablemate, the CJ4 Gen3 — arriving this year with Garmin Emergency Autoland — has now logged more than 880 flight-test hours, keeping Cessna's light-jet refresh on track.

Jet Aviation opens Opa-Locka FBO as Clay Lacy becomes NBAA's 50th network location

Jet Aviation's new Opa-Locka FBO is fully operational, adding transient hangar space, a large-cabin ramp and on-site customs to a chronically tight South Florida market, while Clay Lacy Aviation joined the NBAA FBO Partnership Network as its 50th location at Waterbury-Oxford, according to NBAA. More premium ground infrastructure in congested corridors means fewer ramp and slot headaches for operators.

Embraer's Executive Aviation deliveries jumped 55% quarter-over-quarter

Embraer handed over 45 executive jets in Q2 — up 55% from Q1 and 18% year-on-year — its strongest second quarter in 16 years, the company reported. Embraer reaffirmed guidance of 160–170 business-jet deliveries for 2026, a bullish read on demand for Phenom and Praetor cabins.

Louisiana bans ADS-B-based landing fees from August 1

Louisiana's HB 730 took effect on 1 August, barring airports in the state from using ADS-B transponder data to bill aircraft for landings, according to GlobalAir. It is an early test case in a wider privacy and fee fight that matters to any private operator wary of being tracked and charged by tail number.

Christopher Rocheleau returns to NBAA as chief operating officer

Christopher Rocheleau has rejoined NBAA as COO after a stint leading the FAA through a midair collision, controller shortages and ATC modernization, the association said. His operational and regulatory experience lands as business aviation pushes for airspace and staffing fixes that directly affect delay and access.